Easy Pottery Box: Slab Pottery Ideas for Beginners

Free handbuilt pottery ideas by artist Jen Pratt

Beginner pottery classes: this pottery box art project is designed to help beginners get a feel for working with clay.   This handbuilt, slab constructed box includes a rounded lid and feet.  Check out the pottery tools post if you need a refresher on different types of tools and their uses.

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• The clay used was similar to this low fire white clay (my current clay).
• I have several sets of clay tools, but a great set for beginners is this Kemper Pottery Tool Set.
• Rolling pins (there are even textured rolling pins!)
• Glazing is the next step for this piece!
• Cones, shelves, kilns, and more if you’re firing the piece yourself.